Anna from Canada

06/27/2017

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

I feel very safe. Street lights everywhere and secuarity 24/7. During midterms and finals, I stay in the library until 2 am and I still feel safe. You would be surprise how many student pretty much live in the campus libraries during exam weeks.

Clubs and Activities

We have a lot of clubs. Something for everyone. I'm in nutrition and we even have clubs where we teach eachother about cooking from different countries and how to make cheaper, more nutritious meals. We have yoga clubs, chess clubs, language exchange clubs...List goes on.

Great for these types of students

Ambitious students. Also for students interesting in B.Sc.Nutrition and food science or Dietetics because this in the only Uni in our province that offer that bachelor. By law, you have to finish your dietetics internship in order to work as a dietitian in Canada.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

We have some 2-3 bars on campus. Apparently one is secretely hidden somewhere. I haven't found it yet.

Bang for the buck

Amazing professors and a lot of extra 'after-hour' help in specific courses that most students struggle with.

What to do for fun

A lot of student clubs and athletic clubs to get involved in. We have a HUGE gym, a amazing award winning climbing wall.

Food and Dining

A lot of food to choose from, but mostly fast food. We have 1 salad bar. We have open dining rooms with microwaves everywhere and I usually bring my own lunch and heat it up to stay healthy and save money.

Academic Rigor

It all depends on what courses you are taking. I'm in science and some courses its pretty tough. I didn't do it before I started, but learned from other students, to research your professors on ratemyprofessor.com. There you can find out if they are tough graders, how many tests they make etc. I will use this while planning my next years schedule.

Tips for prospective students

Apply early. If you are an entrance student, visit your faculty at campus and ask about entrance scholarships and bursaries. They have a lot of them and they often never gets claimed because students do not know about them. I also missed this. If you have any questions about anything, email or visit StudentConnect on campus. I probably went there a 1000 times before my first day.

In three sentences

Good if you want to continue into grad or research. A lot of student clubs. A lot of help centers for "tough" courses. IE. statistics, calculus, general chem, organic chem etc.

Kimberly from Canada

04/30/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
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Campus Safety

I always feel safe. There are libraries that are always open and students study there through the night. There are individuals that volunteer to escort you to and from the public transportation if need be. And most students feel at peace when they are surrounded by company at night.

Greek Life

I have attended a few activities and I went once to a corn maze. This was fun and I met a lot of new people. The Greek life is a place to bond with amazing people and explore activities together.

Clubs and Activities

Figure out what you are passionate about and be active in that club.

Great for these types of students

If you love research, there are a lot of opportunities here.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Sometimes the school tries to break record. One time, I was part of people that helped in breaking the dodge ball record for the highest number of students participating in dodge ball.

Bang for the buck

I believe most people should develop a healthy relationship when it comes to failing. Because a child doesn't know how to fail. You should focus on times where you excelled and believe you are that person. School can be challenging and most people might feel overwhelmed. But it has helped me when I go into a class without fear and doubt and learn the material. You don't have to love a class to do exceptionally well in the class. Know the objective of the course and follow instructions. Also, it will be good to talk to professors, they are likely to know about the hidden job market and opportunities and they have a better experience. Lastly, don't be afraid to try something new. Change is constant and one action can lead to various doors of opportunities.

What to do for fun

There are a lot of student groups. Join! Meet people at conferences or seminars

Food and Dining

I try to eat home made food as much as I can. Although the food varieties are pretty good.

Dorm Life

Your dorm life experience depends on where you live.

Academic Rigor

Didn't like the biological sciences faculty. The classes are challenging to understand for me.

Tips for prospective students

Have a plan or an idea of courses that you want to take. Know where you are heading. You don't want to be discouraged or annoyed when an unexpected event happens. Surround yourself with those that will encourage you and are like minded.

In three sentences

There are a lot of international programs which is good for students that would like to travel. The classes are usually big for science classes. It is a research school.

Emily from Canada

Just hanging with friends around campus is a lot of fun especially if you dont get to see them often.

Food and Dining

The food is good here but sometimes the service is lacking.

Dorm Life

Ive never seen a dorm room yet.

Academic Rigor

Definitely loaded with homework every day

Tips for prospective students

Make sure to sit close to the front for lectures as it is much easier to focus and pay attention when sitting close whereas falling asleep in the back.

In three sentences

The University of Alberta is a great environment for learning. The teachers are very nice and super interactive with the students. This university is also filled with many engaging activities that is sure to build school spirit.

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